Fintech law firm Gofaizen & Sherle has announced the launch of the Crypto License Navigator, an interactive tool designed to help crypto businesses assess and compare licensing options across various jurisdictions. This development comes ahead of the full implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) in the European Union in 2026, which will introduce stricter licensing requirements and heightened regulatory oversight.
The tool enables businesses, from small crypto exchanges to large trading platforms like Multilateral Trading Facilities (MTFs), to make informed decisions by evaluating factors such as minimum capital requirements, corporate tax rates, license acquisition times, access to banking services, and jurisdiction reputation. Based on Gofaizen & Sherle's experience, key considerations include global recognition, reputation, scope of operations, legislation sustainability, operating costs, tax regime, initial budget, launch time, and local presence requirements.
The License Navigator integrates these parameters into an interactive dashboard with real-time analytics, allowing companies to model licensing strategies tailored to their goals. Popular jurisdictions for 2026 highlighted by the firm include El Salvador (zero corporate income tax for digital assets), Canada (transparent MSB legislation), Montana, USA (blockchain innovation hub), Switzerland (flexible FINMA regulation), and Bosnia and Herzegovina (fast licensing outside MiCA).
Gofaizen & Sherle, with headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia, and offices in over 10 countries, has assisted clients in obtaining more than 800 crypto licenses across 50+ jurisdictions. The firm operates within MiCAR and FATF frameworks, providing comprehensive support including licensing, accounting, HR, and reporting.
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